Albert (Shorty) Hale, 71, passed away on September 30th, 2025. Albert “Shorty” Hale, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, was cherished for his deep love of others, unwavering principles, and steadfast commitment…
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Saving the Coast Guard Barview Life Saving Station – Community Meeting Sat. Oct. 4th – Pat Patterson Video
OIOpublisher On Monday September 22nd, 101 year old Pat Patterson, retired Coast Guardsman put the first brush fulls of paint on the abandoned 1908 Barview Coast Guard Life Saving Station as the…
CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM: Saturday Oct. 4 – SERMON #14: Become America
Join us Saturday, October 4 at 10 am for Tillamook County’s version of “Civic Saturdays” with Jim Heffernan hosting. The sermons explore new and better ways to be a citizen. They are…
Sammy’s Place moving forward with affordable, accessible housing community in Nehalem, OR
Work should begin shortly on a new model for housing on the north Oregon Coast as Sammy’s Place is set to break ground this fall on the Thompson Springs affordable accessible housing…
WORDS OF WISDOM: I Hear You
by Neal Lemery I sometimes think I’m insignificant, powerless to change my community, let alone change the world. I’m “just me”, and what I might think or do doesn’t really matter. Yet,…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH CENTER & PHARMACY PREPARES FOR BIG MOVE – CLOSURES, CELEBRATION OCT. 4 & OPERATIONS AT NEW LOCATION
Countdown to the New Health Center 🎉 We can’t believe It’s finally here! After years of planning and preparation, we’re getting ready to open the doors to our new health center and pharmacy…
BOOK REVIEW: Laudato Si – Praise to You & Fratelli Tutto – Brothers All by Pope Francis
By Jim Heffernan I came across these just after the death of Pope Francis. I wish I had found them sooner. I spent 10 years in Catholic schools and have become a…
City of Rockaway Beach Mayor’s Monthly Update – October 1, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly The Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue Push In Ceremony was held Saturday, September 27th. A “push-in” ceremony for a new fire truck, particularly a ladder truck, is a…
Festival of Well-Being October 3 at North County Recreation District; Free Community Wellness Event, Gallery Opening & More
Join us for a FREE vibrant community gathering that brings together local wellness professionals offering a wide range of healing and restorative practices. Come experience, and celebrate your well-being — All Are Welcome Explore the many wellness modalities available…
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCT. 8
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Rockaway Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Room of City…